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August, 2006 Volume No. III Issue No. 2 Dates of the incoming GSE team from 3640 (Korea) to be Nov 15 to Dec 14! Please contact Alice Ford ([email protected] if your club would be willing to help host team members. [See article p. 7] DG Jay has decided to "Lead the Way" by hosting the team for Thanksgiving. It is with deep regret that we are informing you that the Galesburg Rotary club has dissolved, and that Dee Crittenden has had to resign as AG for Area 7. To date, we do not have a replacement for her. PDG DON HUMPHREYS could use a note from you. He had to have part of a leg amputated due to complications from diabetes. [email protected] . He’s not ready for visitors yet. He came through surgery well and is now getting therapy. GREETINGS FROM YOUR GOVERNOR Contents Title: Governor Message, GSE, Galesburg & PDG Don Humphreys……… 1 Attendance, ClubRunner & District Directories………. 2 Youth Exchange…..…..3 & 4 Awards & Bio Sand……….. 5 Foundation/Membership Seminars, Paul Harris Fellowships……………. 6 DG Club Visits & Challenges……………… 7 Upcoming Events………… 8 DG Jay Larson AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH In my club visits in July, most of the questions from our district Rotarians revolve around membership. Almost every club wants to increase its members with Rotarians that will actively participate in the club. In order to help the clubs with their membership as well as Foundation goals, Gil O’Rourke, our new District Membership Chair, and Manya Otis, our District 6360 Foundation Chair, have developed presentation/workshops for each of these areas. To make attendance easier for your Club Membership and Foundation Chairs (hopefully they can go together), Gil and Manya will be doing their simultaneous presentations at four different locations in our District. Their first meeting will be in the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area on Aug. 17 th at the Lakeland Hospital from 10:00 am until noon. Any interested Rotarian may “Lead the Way” by attending these meetings at no charge; however, please have at least your Club Membership and Foundation Chairs take advantage of this opportunity. The information they receive from these meetings hopefully will make their jobs easier and much more rewarding. [Complete seminar schedule on page 6.]
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August, 2006 Volume No. III Issue No. 2
Dates of the incoming GSE team from 3640 (Korea) to be Nov 15 to Dec 14!
Please contact Alice Ford ([email protected] if your club would be willing to help host team members. [See article p. 7] DG Jay has decided to "Lead the Way" by hosting the team for Thanksgiving.
It is with deep regret that we are informing you that the Galesburg Rotary club has dissolved, and that Dee Crittenden has
had had to resign as AG for Area 7. To date, we do not have a replacement for her.
PDG DON HUMPHREYS could use a note from you. He had to have part of a leg
amputated due to complications from diabetes. [email protected] . He’s not ready for visitors yet. He came through surgery well and is now getting therapy.
GREETINGS FROM YOUR GOVERNOR
Contents Title: Governor Message, GSE,
Galesburg & PDG
Don Humphreys……… 1
Attendance, ClubRunner &
District Directories………. 2
Youth Exchange…..…..3 & 4
Awards & Bio Sand……….. 5
Foundation/Membership
Seminars, Paul Harris
Fellowships……………. 6
DG Club Visits &
Challenges……………… 7
Upcoming Events………… 8
DG Jay Larson
AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH
In my club visits in July, most of the questions from our district Rotarians revolve around membership. Almost every club wants to increase its members with Rotarians that will actively participate in the club. In order to help the clubs with their membership as well as Foundation goals, Gil O’Rourke, our new District Membership Chair, and Manya Otis, our District 6360 Foundation Chair, have developed presentation/workshops for each of these areas. To make attendance easier for your Club Membership and Foundation Chairs (hopefully they can go together), Gil and Manya will be doing their simultaneous presentations at four different locations in our District. Their first meeting will be in the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area on Aug. 17th at the Lakeland Hospital from 10:00 am until noon. Any interested Rotarian may “Lead the Way” by attending these meetings at no charge; however, please have at least your Club Membership and Foundation Chairs take advantage of this opportunity. The information they receive from these meetings hopefully will make their jobs easier and much more rewarding. [Complete seminar schedule on page 6.]
JUNE 2006 ATTENDANCE
CLUBRUNNER Several clubs have signed up to have ClubRunner and are finding it great. At the District level, they are still working on being able to provide what we want included. We will be going “live” with it within a few days. For right now, we are going to leave our current website up, as well. The two will be linked, so that you will have easy access to both. The current site is:
www.district6360.com
The ClubRunner District site will be:
www.clubrunner.ca/6360
DISTRICT DIRECTORIES. . . will be out soon. The AG’s, PDG’s and staff, as well as club president and secretaries will receive copies. Others furnished upon request as long as the supply lasts.
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6360 Youth Exchange Student News
DISTRICT OUTBOUND STUDENTS PREPARE FOR A YEAR ABROAD
(left to right) Katie Peterson (Berrien Springs), Kirsten Anderson (Jackson) and Hillary Ruffe (Kalamazoo) joined over 200 students, parents and Rotarians (below) for an intense final weekend of training in early July. Peterson, bound for Norway, Anderson (Peru) and Ruffe (Italy) are all participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Long-Term (full year) program. Anderson’s father, Dean Anderson is a member of the Rotary Club of Jackson.
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE Promoting Peace & Understanding Throughout the World
YOUTH EXCHANGE IN THE DISTRICT
(Left) Oshtemo Rotary Club members listen intently to a Youth Exchange presentation. The club has begun planning to host a student for the 2007-08 Rotary year. (Below) he Michigan Center/Jackson County East Rotary Club and guests enjoy a light moment during a recent Youth Exchange presentation.
YOU’RE INVITED!
All are invited to meet this year’s inbound students and join them for a picnic lunch, swimming, walking trails and other recreational activities on August 26, 2006 at 1:00 pm. Participants are asked to bring a side dish to pass for 4 – 6 people. District 6360 and The Rotary Club of Jackson will provide burgers and dogs. Overnight cabins are available with advance notice. Sunday, the local 4-H Chapter will have their annual horse show. (Note: Alcohol and tobacco products are not allowed at the campground.) Indoor facilities are available if inclement weather threatens. See the related information in the calendar section on the next page. Call Dan Zimolzak at 517-768-5148 for information and to make reservations.
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YOUTH EXCHANGE CALENDAR
(Rotarians & family members interested in any of these events should call Dan Zimolzak for more information.)
Date Event Notes
Aug 19 Oshtemo Rotary Fun Day Fleischer Field, 9th Street, Oshtemo, Michigan. A club activity and project sponsored by the Oshtemo Rotary Club, the event will not only be attended by the Youth Exchange inbound students promoting the program, but will also feature tethered hot air balloon rides, business and community service booths, crafts and many activities for children of all ages. A must see event!
Aug 26-27 Inbound Orientation/Picnic REQUIRED FOR ALL INBOUND STUDENTS Camp McGregor, Jackson, Michigan Mapquest Address: 10380 Adams Rd., Clark Lake 49234 Sep-Oct Outbound Recruiting Clubs begin recruiting outbound students for 2007-08 year. Sep 02-04 Northern Michigan OPTIONAL FOR INBOUND STUDENTS - Students hike 4 miles
from the Upper to Lower Tahquamenon Falls, tour Slt. Ste. Marie and the Soo Locks, and end the weekend with the traditional Labor Day Walk across the Mackinaw Bridge. Estimated Cost = $120.
Sep 16 Sail Lake Michigan OPTIONAL FOR INBOUND STUDENTS - Students leave Saturday morning for a day of sailing along Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline. The International Fellowship of Rotarian Yachters has arranged for a day of sailing for 9 Rotary Youth Exchange districts in the Chicago area, including District 6360. The day ends with Chicago-style pizza at Pizzeria Uno. Est. Cost = $5-10 for gas & parking.
Sep 29 - RYLA Camp REQUIRED FOR ALL INBOUND STUDENTS Oct 01 Students may attend the Sep 15-17 date as an alternate. Five Pines Camp, Berrien Springs, MI Sep 29-30 Ohio-Erie Fall Session Wheeling, WV. Club & District Youth Exchange leaders are encouraged to attend this weekend session.
INBOUND NEWS
Seven Inbound students arrive in the district during August. This is the most students hosted by the district in seven years. Students anticipate staying until mid- to late-June or early July. Watch for more information every month in the 6360 Gazette. The following students welcomed into our Rotary District family are:
Name Country Host Club
Pimlada Chalermpanit Thailand Kalamazoo Sarka Konecna Slovakia St. Johns
Karoline Bernardo de Souza Brazil Jackson Olexiy Onufrak Ukraine Mason Franziska Oberstaller Germany Lansing Mario Rodriguez Vazquez Mexico Lakeshore Katrina Ong Philippines Jackson
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Terry Allen & Dick Laney named Lakeshore Rotarians of the Year courtesy Dick Sammis, Lakeshore Rotary Newsletter
Lakeshore Rotary's greatest honor, Rotarian of the Year, was awarded to Terry Allen and Dick Laney at their installation dinner. Both were awarded individual plaques, with their names to be engraved on the permanent plaque of previous awardees. Terry and Dick were honored for their tireless work on the bio-sand filter project in the Dominican Republic. Both have logged countless hours traveling District 6360 visiting clubs and making presentations on behalf of the project. Both have visited the Dominican Republic multiple times to monitor progress and make connections.
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FOUNDATION & MEMBERSHIP SEMINARS
Saturday, August 19th - St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Area Location: Lakeland Hospital Upton Center, Rooms 1 & 2, Napier Avenue, St. Joseph, MI, 10:00 o'clock to 12:00 o'clock
Wednesday, September 13th - Jackson Area 7:00 o'clock to 9:00 o'clock (pm) Location: Cascades Manor House - participants will be expected to pick up their own meal costs Thursday, September 14th - Lansing Area 7:00 o'clock to 9:00 o'clock (pm) Location: State Room Kellogg Center, MSU - Harrison Road, South of Michigan Avenue - participants will be expected to pick up their own meal costs Saturday, October 14th - Kalamazoo Area 9:00 o'clock to 11:00 o'clock (am) Location: Holiday Inn West, 2747 S. Eleventh Street (Highway 131 & Stadium Drive) Participants will be expected to pick up their meal costs ($7.50 each for a continental breakfast). Invitees: Club Foundation Chairs and Committee Members Club Membership Chairs and Committee Members Assistant District Governors Any Rotarian interested in "growing" Rotary - both through Membership and the Foundation!
WE NEED TO HAVE RESERVATIONS! Contact Linda at the District Office: 517-543-7929 or [email protected]
Picture of Paul Harris Fellows taken in July for the annual Paul Harris Recognition Day we hold annually at our club. Dick Wendt
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DG JAY’S CLUB VISITATION SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
Aug. 1 Williamston Sunrise Tues. 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. Aug. 1 Haslett/Okemos Tues 12:15 – 1:30 Aug. 4 Oshtemo Fri. 12:15 – 1:30 Aug. 7 Reading Mon. 6:00 – 7 p.m. Aug. 8 Delta Waverly Tues. 12:00 – 1:30 Aug. 14 Allegan Mon. 12:15 – 1:30 Aug. 15 Charlotte Tues. 12:15 – 1:30 Aug. 16 Hillsdale Wed. 12 – 1:00 Aug. 21 Litchfield Mon. 12 – l:00 Aug. 22 Kalamazoo Sunrise Tues. 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22 Middleville Tues. 12:15-1:30 Aug. 23 Portage Wed. 12 – 1:15 Aug. 29 Constantine Tues. 12 – 1:00 IZONE SEPT. 4-10 Sept. 13 Ionia Wed. 12:10 – 1:30 Sept. 14 Gull Lake Thurs. 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14 Lakeshore Thurs. 12:10-1:30 Sept. 18 East Lansing Mon. 12:00-1:30 Sept. 21 Lansing Dewitt Sunrise Thurs. 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Sept. 26 Union City Tues. 12 – 1:00 Sept. 27 Athens Wed. 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Sept. 27 Bronson Wed. 11:45 – 1:00 Sept. 28 Portage A. M. Thurs. 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Sept. 28 Plainwell Thurs. 12:15 – 1:15
Yellow = a.m. club; Red = evening club; Protocol is that you not have another scheduled speaker when the governor comes for his/her official visit. Please let us know ASAP, if you need to make a change, contact: LINDA – 517-543-7929 [email protected]
Club Presidents, remember DG Jay is matching $100 contributions to the Foundation that you make, as well as $60 for BioSand Filter donations!
South Korean GSE Team Visit The GSE team from Seoul, South Korea will be visiting District 6360 from November 15 to December 14. Group Study Exchanges provide a wonderful opportunity to share cultures and professional expertise between visitors and hosts. We need clubs to host the team while they are here. This can be one or several clubs that go together to host the group for 5 to 7 days. Hosting includes hosting them in your homes and providing cultural and professional visits during their stay. DG Jay Larson has decided to "lead the way" by volunteering to have his club host during Thanksgiving week and by also offering to be a family host. Please contact Alice Ford ([email protected] or 269.983.5940) for more information or to volunteer your club.
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UPCOMING DATES . . .
>August 19, 2006, Saturday, Foundation/Membership Seminar, St. Joseph/Benton Harbor > March 22-24, 2007, PETS [Mandatory for PE’s] > May 4-5, 2007, Friday & Saturday, District Conference, Radisson Hotel, Kalamazoo > June 17-20, 2007, RI Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, “Rocky Mountain Rendezvous”
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FOR THE NEWSLETTER IS THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH. DISTRICT OFFICE INFORMATION: LINDA FOSTER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ROTARY DISTRICT 6360 AND EDITOR 316 BEECH STREET CHARLOTTE, MI 48813-1006; 517-543-7929; FAX: 517-543-3041; [email protected]
Rotary District 6360 316 Beech Street Charlotte, MI 48813-1006
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